Tag Archives: Blessings

Step Ahead with Confidence

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Hosea 10, Israel became prosperous under King Jeroboam but their reaction to this prosperity was to spend money on altars for idol worship. They also reacted to other life conditions in a negative way rather than step ahead … Continue reading →

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His Words Remaining in You

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. – John … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Target

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Israel was falling into moral decline because none of the leaders called the people back to God. Reading in Hosea 7-8, the nation missed the target and is portrayed as a cake not turned over. On one side, they were … Continue reading →

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Making Your Path Straight

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 In the post “Seeking the Best Direction and … Continue reading →

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Got Wisdom?

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. – Proverbs 4:7 In the post “What’s the Cure”, explained was how the incentives were upside down during Hosea’s time in Israel. Isn’t it amazing … Continue reading →

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